Steven Arauza

I’m a working parent, a career public servant, and a proven labor champion living and working in Rifle.  I am running to bring a fresh perspective, the lived experience of young families, and strong working class values into office.

As County Commissioner, I’ll work across all levels of government to improve access to healthcare, childcare, and mental health care to residents of our communities and promote programs that offer people a pathway to home ownership and financial security.

We need Commissioners to anticipate the future needs of our community and to be willing to make necessary changes to meet those needs. Oil and gas production remains a significant source of property taxes to the county.  Having worked in oil and gas regulation for over a decade, I will bring a unique and nuanced perspective to the Board of County Commissioners.  By working to identify new energy and economic opportunities for Garfield County while prioritizing training programs to meet these opportunities with our existing workforce, I will lead Garfield County to a thriving future where our jobs are secure, our economy is strong and diverse, and our health and public resources are protected.